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Montessori Kids Universe

1200 Galt Ave, Fuquay-Varina, NC 275264.9· 33 reviews
licensed capacity
99
open each week
5 days
a week, county median
$307
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About Montessori Kids Universe

Montessori Kids Universe is a licensed child care center in Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 99 children, serving infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

It is open Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 8 visits in the last 3 years and cited 12 rules across 6 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.

InfantsMontessori

Ages served: infants, toddlers and preschoolers

From the state license
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Type
Child care center
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
Hours today
Closed today
Licensed capacity
99 children

Hours

Hours

Monday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Tuesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Wednesday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Thursday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Friday7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
SaturdayNot listed
SundayTodayNot listed

Programs

Programs and care

AgesInfants, toddlers and preschoolersFrom the state license
Licensed capacity99 childrenFrom the state license

Cost

Tuition and costs

Montessori Kids Universe has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Wake County has a median price of $307 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).

Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Wake County medians, full time, per week

Infant

Center$307
Home daycare$217

Toddler

Center$251
Home daycare$201

Preschool

Center$189
Home daycare$202

School age

Center$99
Home daycare$112

County median full-time prices at centers and home daycares, U.S. Department of Labor, National Database of Childcare Prices, 2022 (the latest year). Not this daycare's rates; prices have risen since.

State record

Inspection reports for Montessori Kids Universe

License

Status
Licensed and operating
License type
One Star Center License
Capacity
99 children
Ages
Infants, toddlers and preschoolers
License number
#92003771
See the state's record

Summary

8 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Jun 23, 2026: no rules cited

Rules cited on 6 of 8 visits · 12 rules in all · 12 corrected

  • Staff training and qualifications 7
  • Building, equipment and play areas 1
  • Background checks 1
  • Health, medication and illness 1
  • Records and paperwork 1
  • Safety and hazards 1

For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.

A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

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  1. Jun 23, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
  2. May 26, 2026Inspection2 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      Staff did not complete the health and safety training within one year of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

    • Building, equipment and play areas

      Monthly playground inspections were not completed and/or they were not completed by an individual trained in playground safety requirements.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 10, 2026

  3. Jan 14, 2026Inspection1 rule cited
    • Background checks

      Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).

      Corrected during the visit

  4. Jun 10, 2025Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Jun 20, 2025

  5. Feb 10, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
    • Health, medication and illness

      A drug or medicine was administered after its expiration date.

      The state verified the correction on Feb 24, 2025

  6. Aug 15, 2024Inspection2 rules cited
    • Records and paperwork

      Shelter-in-place or lockdown drills were not practiced every three months and/or drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

    • Safety and hazards

      Fire drills were not practiced monthly and/or the drill record was incomplete.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

  7. Jul 11, 2024Inspection3 rules cited
    • Staff training and qualifications

      The child care administrator and all staff did not complete the Recognizing and Responding to Suspicions of Child Maltreatment training within 90 days of employment. One staff member did not complete this training within their first 90 days of employment.

      Corrected during the visit

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

    • Staff training and qualifications

      All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.

      The state verified the correction on Aug 29, 2024

  8. Jan 11, 2024InspectionNo rules cited

Copied from the North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education on October 4, 2026; the state's records start around Oct 2023. Rule wording, severity and dates are the state's.

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FAQ

Questions about Montessori Kids Universe

Is Montessori Kids Universe licensed?

Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.

When was Montessori Kids Universe last inspected?

The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on June 23, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 8 visits in the last 3 years.

Has Montessori Kids Universe had rules cited by the state?

Yes. Inspectors cited 12 rules across 6 of 8 visits in the last 3 years; 12 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.

How many children can Montessori Kids Universe care for?

99, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers and preschoolers.

Does Montessori Kids Universe accept child care subsidies?

The state record does not list it as accepting subsidies. Ask the provider directly.

What are Montessori Kids Universe's hours?

Monday to Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.

How much does Montessori Kids Universe cost?

It has not listed its tuition. Call (919) 285-4462 to ask.

What is Montessori Kids Universe's phone number?

(919) 285-4462.

Where is Montessori Kids Universe?

1200 Galt Ave, Fuquay-Varina, NC 27526.

Sources: The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education (license and visits) · U.S. Department of Labor, 2022 (county prices).